Palace Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3NQ is located in the Streatham Hill East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Palace Road, London, SW2 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3TF, SW2 3NH, SW2 3NX, SW2 3EL, SW2 3EX, SW2 3DY, SW2 3TB, SW2 3NG, SW2 4TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 3NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW2 3NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.6% | 58.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.9% | 20% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -24.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 45.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 36.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 53% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 15.1% | 1.9% | -13.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 10.7% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 10.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 5.9% | 3.3% | -2.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 47.7% | 44% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -37.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 58.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 58.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 9.3% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 10.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 58.5% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 25.6% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 4.9% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 6.5% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 7% | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palace Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clapham Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Marsili Court, 22 Palace Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-01 | £294,949 |
| Flat 13 Marsili Court, 22 Palace Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-11 | £247,588 |
| Flat 3 Marsili Court, 22 Palace Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-17 | £288,289 |
| Flat 6 Marsili Court, 22 Palace Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2021-03-26 | £291,319 |
| Flat 15 Marsili Court, 22 Palace Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-10 | £316,900 |
SW2 3NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW2 3NQ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 3NQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 189 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church , Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | - not rated | 237 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 836 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 4,740 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,058 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 189 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerville School 12 Wavertree Road , Streatham SW2 3SJ | - not rated | 205 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 466 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rhoda Reid School 224 Amesbury Avenue , Streatham Hill SW2 3BL | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 682 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society | 6 Coburg Crescent, London | 208 yd | |
| Batch & Co | 54 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| Sahins Lounge | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| Trevo Brasserie | 64 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| Viet Fusion | 70 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 419 yd | |
| Streatham Wine House | 53A Streatham Hill, London | 447 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 733 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 758 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham Kebab, Fish & Chips House | 62 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA | 82 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| Grill Hill Xpress | 96 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| Morleys | 106 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd | |
| The Hill | 72 Streatham Hill, London | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, 47A - 47B Streatham Hill | 447 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 560 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 176 - 178 Streatham Hill, London | 677 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 711 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 505 yd |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 581 yd | |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 790 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 837 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 1,009 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.